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Definitions

cricket

[krik-it] / ˈkrɪk ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
equitable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decent fair honest proper reasonable stable unbiased
STRONG
just
WEAK
candid disinterested dispassionate due ethical even-handed even-steven fair and square fair shake fair-to-middling impersonal level moral nondiscriminatory nonpartisan objective proportionate right rightful square square deal uncolored unprejudiced
Antonyms
STRONGEST
biased intolerable prejudiced unreasonable unsuitable
WEAK
disproportionate partial unequitable unfair unjust

Example Sentences

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It was a low-key end to a match which contained some excellent, competitive cricket and from which both sides will take plenty of positive.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The extent of the damage at the Riverside, an international cricket venue, has not yet been disclosed.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

England's Brendon McCullum held a call with county cricket head coaches and directors on Wednesday amid unrest between the domestic and international game.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But Indian cricket was stymied by the ICC regulation that meant Suryavanshi could not yet be picked for the senior team.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A little maple tree in the swamp heard the cricket song and turned bright red with anxiety.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.